The Pink Souvenir tomato is one of the most successful and tasty among the tomato varieties. Modern people cannot imagine their diet without such a vegetable as a tomato: various sauces, ketchups, dressings for first and second courses. Tomato juice has a rich composition of microelements and beneficial properties.
Tomatoes came to Russia during the reign of Catherine II and won love thanks to the efforts of the Russian breeder A. N. Bolotov.Only by the middle of the 19th century did this product become widely grown and in demand.
Benefits of growing rose fruits
Most consumers are familiar with the taste qualities that tomatoes have. The pink fruit has a sweeter, richer taste and is suitable for both fresh eating and canning. The first varieties of pink tomatoes developed were less productive and required very careful care, but at the moment a large number of varieties have been developed that have good yields. Pink tomatoes require attention just like red ones.
A significant contribution to the development of new varieties was made by breeders from the Volgograd, Samara regions and Krasnodar Territory. Among the advantages of pink tomatoes, it is worth noting their presentation and taste, which is important when growing vegetables for sale.
Main characteristics of the variety
Among the wide variety of types of pink tomatoes, the Pink Souvenir stands out. Let's look at a detailed description of the variety:
- Early ripening - about 80 days from seed germination to the appearance of fruits and the beginning of ripening.
- Determinate - as a rule, low-growing (up to 60 cm), stops growing after the appearance of several ovaries (4 - 5 pieces).
- Polycarpic - has up to 7 fruits in each inflorescence.
- Cold-resistant - tolerates low temperatures in autumn and spring.
- Heat-resistant - normally tolerates temperatures above 30 ° C.
- Formation of the first inflorescence above the 6th leaf, then after 1 – 2 leaves.
- It has medium-sized leaves of light green color.
- Productivity - 8 kg and above from 1 m2 (with the right approach to care).
Fruit
Characteristics of the fruits of this variety:
- round shape;
- dense pulp and skin;
- deep pink color with pearlescent tint;
- sugary, meaty consistency;
- weight about 100 g (+-20 g).
Gardeners give positive reviews to this variety of pink tomatoes. To grow tomatoes, follow the rules below.
Landing
Tomatoes are sown for seedlings in March, after the 20th. Tomatoes can be planted in the garden under film or at home, in boxes and pots.
It is advisable to use disinfected, clean soil with peat or other fertilizer. Seeds can be disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate (1 g per 0.5 l of water). If desired, soak for 2–3 days for faster germination.
Seeds are planted to a depth of 2 to 2.5 cm. The temperature should not be lower than 15 °C. After a week, the seeds should germinate. From this point on, it is necessary to maintain a temperature of 18 - 20 ° C and high humidity. After the appearance of 2 true leaves, it is necessary to pick (transplant into large containers for good development of the root system). A few days before transplanting into the ground, it is advisable to slightly reduce watering for good adaptation to new growth conditions.
Transplanting
At the end of May, when the air temperature reaches 12 - 15 °C and above, you need to transplant the seedlings into open ground. Seedlings can be planted under the film in mid-May. Neutral soil is suitable for planting. When fertilizing the soil with cow manure, the soil pH level remains more neutral. The soil should not have groundwater, otherwise fungal diseases may appear.
Since Pink Souvenir tomatoes are a low-growing variety, seedlings can be planted to a depth of about 20 cm, and the distance between seedlings should be at least 35 cm. A healthy bush should have 8 leaves and a not very thin trunk (0.8 - 1 cm).
Cultivation care
Growing the variety will require time to care. To achieve sufficient growth and good fruiting, the soil must be constantly loosened, fed with mineral fertilizers and watered.
Watering
Every person who has planted pink tomatoes more than once knows that it is necessary to adhere to certain watering rules:
- After planting, the first watering should be provided after a few (5 - 7) days, allowing the root system of the seedlings to grow.
- Over the next 2 to 3 weeks, do not over-water.
- Before fruit set, it is necessary to maintain a watering regime - no more than once a week, in order to avoid the formation of fungi and strong growth of green mass.
- At the stage of fruit growth, increase the number of waterings to 2 - 3 times a week.
The amount of moisture pink tomatoes need depends on the region where they are planted. In dry areas, the crop requires more frequent watering, in temperate areas - less water.
Disease prevention and pest control
Like any plant, pink tomatoes are susceptible to diseases. Let's look at a description of common infections:
| Name | Signs | Fighting methods |
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Late blight |
A fungus that turns part of the fruit dark brown and gradually consumes the entire fruit. Spots with white spores appear on the leaves of the lower tier, and stripes appear on the stems. During rains they rot, and during drought they dry out. All nightshade crops suffer. | For prevention, you need to treat with a 10% saline solution and a solution of copper-containing drugs (phytosporin, trichodermin, Ordan). You cannot plant tomatoes close to potatoes (at least 5 m) and other nightshades. |
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Streak |
The causative agent is tobacco mosaic virus (BTM) together with potato virus.Red-brown stripes appear on the stems, stalks and other parts of the bush. It looks similar to late blight, but the bush does not rot. The culture is drying up. It is transmitted through seeds to the next harvest and is stored in the ground. | The best method of prevention is soaking the seeds (30 - 60 minutes) before planting in 1% potassium permanganate (10 g per 1 liter of water) or 1% nitrate solution. Good lighting, spraying with salt solution and copper sulfate. Avoiding sudden temperature changes. |
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Gray rot |
Fungal disease caused by Botrytis cinerea Pers. It affects the stem of a tomato when it is damaged, fruits, and leaves. White spots appear on parts of the stem and inside, in place of which a gray fungus appears within a few days. The leaves above the affected area turn yellow and the upper part of the plant withers. The disease develops during the formation of fruits. | Sick plants must be destroyed, as the fungus is transmitted from bush to bush. Avoid excess moisture. |
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White rot |
The causative agent is the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. It affects already ripe fruits (white coating in cracks) during storage. The source is soil. | Treatment of bushes with phytosporin. |
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Brown rot (fomoz) |
A common disease. It originates from the stalk, the fruits become covered with small brown spots and gradually rot completely. | Avoid fertilizing with fresh manure. |
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Spider mite |
Drying and falling of tomato leaves. | Destroying nearby weeds, digging, treating the bush with chemical solutions, for example, Fitoverm. |
Top dressing
If the soil for pink tomatoes has been fertilized since the fall, then the tomatoes do not need to be fed in the future. If the soil does not have enough minerals, fertilizer will be required. The best are cow manure, chicken manure, horse manure and organic humus.
For feeding, a solution is prepared - 1 kg of any of the listed organic matter per 10 liters of water. Pour the solution into the root of the plant in an amount of 1.5 - 2 liters. If possible, fertilize 2–3 times before harvesting.
